Clinical Attachment
in Dermatology
Darwin, Northern Territory

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

In a two- or five-day clinical attachment program, engage in clinical activities, medical services and treatments including general dermatology consultations and activities related to your special interest, including infectious dermatological conditions. Shadow dermatology expert Dr Dev Tilakaratne and Dr Christopher Ross (one of the expert presenters of the HealthCert Professional Diploma program in General Dermatology) - among many others - at Darwin's premier facility for dermatology services in Tiwi, Northern Territory.

THE FACILITY

Darwin Dermatology is Darwin’s premier provider of dermatology services. Dr Dev Tilakaratne established Darwin Dermatology in 2016 and since then, he and his team have been providing the highest level of care for all dermatologic conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, childhood skin conditions and skin cancers. Other services provided include patch testing for skin allergies, phototherapy utilising the reputable Daavlin 3 Series Narrowband UVB Phototherapy machine, nanofractional radiofrequency treatments for acne scars and photoageing, and surgical removal of skin cancers.

Entry Requirements

The clinical attachment program is aimed at qualified clinical nurses and general practitioners with a clinical interest in dermatology who have completed the HealthCert Professional Certificate of General Dermatology.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Engage in clinical activities, medical services and treatments. The program can be tailored individually to your special interests, and presentations may include, but are not limited to:

• General dermatology consultations
• Infectious dermatological conditions
• Acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin infections
• Childhood skin conditions
• Skin cancers
• Patch testing for skin allergies
• Phototherapy
• Nanofractional radiofrequency treatments
• Surgical removal of skin cancers

PROGRAM DELIVERY

Medical professionals can apply for a two-day or five-day program where they will experience first-hand the day-to-day operations and interactions of a dermatology facility. Participants will further develop their clinical knowledge by observing experts, participating in case discussions and asking questions on all aspects of treatment and patient care.

Please note that we can’t guarantee any specific procedures due to the nature of clinical work and the type of patients seen on certain days.

IMPORTANT DATES

Medical professionals must submit their application with their preferred dates at least one month prior to the program commencement date. HealthCert will contact the facility and arrange for the placement of the applicant at the host facility. Participants must commence the program latest six months after their application has been accepted.

TRAVEL & STAY

Participants are expected to independently organise and fund their travel and accommodation throughout the duration of the program. The hosting facility will provide day time activities from 9am to 5pm during weekdays only.

You can learn more about the venue, including getting there and where to stay, here.

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

No assessment is required for this activity.

CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION

Supervised Clinical Attachments qualify for Performance Review CPD hours.

• Must be a minimum of three contact hours.
• Review the guides and templates available from RACGP and ACRRM prior to commencing a Clinical Attachment to ensure you document all requirements for this self-submitted activity.
• HealthCert Education will provide a “Certificate of Clinical Attachment – Australia” to confirm completion.